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  • 2 Hours to Happiness
    2 Hours to Happiness

    Original title: 2 tundi õnneni

    2022 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Moonika Siimets

    Poetical documentary film of the longing for and the search of happiness between Estonia and Finland.

  • Between the Three
    Between the Three

    Original title: Kolmevahel

    2022 | Documentary | Director: Marek Vahula

    The story of environmental protection of Kunda Bay in 1992–1993.

  • Jonathan from Australia
    Jonathan from Australia

    Original title: Jonathan Austraaliast

    2007 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Sulev Keedus

    Documentary directed by Sulev Keedus about the harsh daily life of people living in a small place called Mustjala, the island of Saaremaa; about the construction of a deep port at the coast of Saaremaa; and about the arrival of the bright white German cruise ship.

  • Vilma
    Vilma

    1978 | Documentary | Director: Mati Talvik

  • The Red Violin
    The Red Violin

    Original title: Punane viiul

    1974 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Kaljo Kiisk

    The film directed by Kaljo Kiisk tells the story of Eduard Sõrmus, a charismatic musician and a revolutionary also known by the name The Red Violinist in Europe between the two great wars. The film is a co-production of Tallinnfilm and Defa (German Democratic Republic).

  • Uniafrica
    Uniafrica

    1974 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt

  • Long-distance journey
    Long-distance journey

    Original title: Kaugsõit

    1973 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt

    TV documentary directed by Andres Sööt about the daily life of long-distance seafarers in Arctic waters.

  • The smallest one
    The smallest one

    Original title: Kõige väiksem

    1973 | Documentary | Director: Arnold Altmäe

    Documentary about the most important branches of national economy and local life in Estonian SSR.

  • Ühe laeva mitu elu
    Ühe laeva mitu elu

    1973 | Documentary | Director: Semjon Školnikov

  • KaubalaevAleksandra Artjuhhina
    KaubalaevAleksandra Artjuhhina

    1972 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Ülo Tambek

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